Overview

The Northside Lions is a competitive travel basketball club for homeschool athletes on Indianapolis’ north side.  We have both Girls and Boys programs from 10U through Varsity.  We competing in the NHBA (National Homeschool Basketball Association). 

Eligibility

We follow eligibility guidlines of the NCHC (National Christian Homeschool Championship). "Homeschooling" is defined by NCHC Member Organization that a student's education is parent-directed and done at home. Additional details can be found on the NCHC eligibility page.

Age Requirements

A player's age group is determined by his/her age on August 1 of the current school year. For example, a player who is 16 on July 31 with a August 1 birthday would be considered eligible to play in the 16U age group at NCHC events.

Players are eligible to play up in a higher age group if desired. Age groups offered are 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U.

Players are only eligible to play in the gender division that the player was born, as recorded on their original birth certificate. There are no co-ed teams at Nationals or other NCHC postseason events.

Conference

We are part of the Midwest Christian Homeschool Conference. This includes 1 guaranteed game against each conference school at the Varsity level. Teams participating in the 2022-2023 season include:

• Cincinnati Trailblazers (Cincinnati, OH)

• Indianapolis Wildcats (Indianapolis, IN)

• Illinois CRU (Big Rock, IL)

• Monee Patriots (Chicago, IL)

• Northside Lions (Indianapolis, IN)

• Northwest Warriors (Indianapolis, IN)

Past teams include:

• • Hoop Heaven Angels (Grand Rapids, MI)

  • Miami Valley Saints (Greater Dayton, OH)

  • SWCHA Saints (Milwaukee, WI)

Game Info

Where do we play?

Our home gym is at Castleview Church on 86th & Hague.  We attend three travel tournaments each year: St. Louis, Fort Wayne, and NCHBC Nationals.  We're fortunate that the two other major tournaments (Crossroads Clash and NCHBC Regionals) are held in Indianapolis area, so families do not have to travel to those.  We also play several head-to-head matchups with other clubs in our conference and around Indiana.  

Game Length

10U, 12U, 14U - 6 minute quarters with 4 minute halftime and 3 minute overtime

16U - 7 minute quarters with 4 minute halftime and 3 minute overtime

18U - 8 minute quarters with 4 minute half time and 4 minute overtime

Basketball Size

Boys 12U-18U use a standard size boys basketball

Boys 10U and all girls levels use 28.5 size basketball

Game Rules

Standard high school rules apply to most games. Some variations for younger age groups include no pressing and a running clock after a high point lead from one team.

Fees and Other Costs

The following chart is updated each season and can be found in the latest handbook (below).

Handbook

We have compiled a handbook for the 2023-2024 season to set expectations and answer questions for our Lions families. Download and review the handbook here:

2024-2025 Lions Parent Handbook 

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